Movie Picks of The Week

Go West

- Seen as one of the better later Marx Brothers' films, this one tells the story of the brothers going west to thwart an evil baron. Despite the formula that had taken ahold after the departure of Zeppo from the films, the film contains some hilarious gags such as the broom scene, the moving train scene and Groucho's "Oh Susanna" tune. For beginners of the Marx Brothers, Duck Soup is always recommended, but this one hits the right notes on comedic nonsense. 

****

Murder By Death

- A quite entertaining spoof on traditional whodunits. The characters satirically mock traditional detectives like Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot and The Thin Man couple. Written by Neil Simon, this film has witty banter and whimsical farce. Definitely worth a viewing.

*****

The Ernest Green Story

- A historical drama about the Little Rock 9. Monica Calhoun and Morris Chestnut appear in this film about integration in the late 1960s. 

****

1408

- A Stephen King short story produced into a full movie about a bizarre hotel room. Not up to par with the usual King stories, but worth watching because of the film shots and the twist at the end.

***1/2